1. Real interest rates, specifically the Fed raising its key rate
2. Generally bearish on paper money and central banks
3. Inflationary (or deflationary) pressures
4. Geopolitical strife and global economic instability
5. Strength or weakness of the U.S. dollar
6. Growth in the developing world and emerging markets
7. Monetary easing (i.e. currency devaluation) in Europe and Japan
8. Strong demand from China and India
9. Performance of the equities market
10. A boost in mining output from falling energy costs

15 Experts Provide Insight On The Factors Contributing to a Bull or Bear Market For Gold in 2015